The Hakos mountain range soars at a hight of 2000m above the farm. The steep folded mountains and the desert terrain offer unrivalled opportunities for excursions.
Like almost everywhere else in Namibia, you will find untouched nature on the farm. Millions of years of the earth's history and geomorphology are presented for the geologist in this area of the escarpment on the edge of the desert.
Hakos Guestfarm Accommodation
Accommodation is in 7 guest rooms, in either single or double rooms, all with a private bathroom and shower. Families are more than welcome, 1 of the rooms has 4-beds.
Hakos Guestfarm Amenities
Hakos Farm offers a unique stargazing experience with its astronomical observatory. The Vehrenberg-Observatory is located on the first floor of the guest farm, near the guest rooms.
It features a 2.5 x 4.0 m roll-off-roof shelter with a winding staircase and a 3.0 x 4.5 m observing platform for personal instruments. The observatory is surrounded by hills, providing minimal light pollution from Windhoek in the northeast. Astronomers are encouraged to bring their own equipment for enhanced viewing.
What To Do at Hakos Guestfarm
There are 4x4 tours available to the Gamsberg, a farm drive, (Hakos and Quiver Tree) and 4x4 trails to suit all levels. The area also has many walking trails, in and around the area of various lengths and degrees of difficulty - don't forget your camera on these walks!